Disclaimer: I don't own Frasier. This story was inspired by Fiddler On The Roof
"Roz," Frasier asked, "Who do we have on the line?"
"We have Abrham for New York," Roz said.
Frasier picked up the line.
"Hello Abrham," he said in his soothing tone, "I'm listening."
"Hi Doctor Crane," Abrham said, "I have a problem."
"Go ahead," Fraiser replied, "I'm here to help"
"Well I'm Jewish. I'm Orthodox and my daughter has been seeing a man who is not in our religion. By the rules of my religion I should write her off. I should... well she should be dead to me but how do I get over the emotion and detach myself so I can do so."
"Abrham what I have to say is going to sound harsh," Frasier said, "But please know I am saying this to help you not to harm you. You know, I had a son. He was the love of my life. He died a year and a half ago. I miss him every single second.
"Your daughter is alive. You have her. You need to love her every morning. You need to love her every afternoon. You need to love her every evening. HOW DARE YOU NOT APPRECIATE WHAT YOU HAVE? YOUR DAUGHTER IS HEALTHY. SHE LOVES A MAN YOU DON'T APPROVE OF? Is he abusing her?"
"No"
"Does he treat her well?"
"Sure, but GOD wouldn't approve-"
"Really? GOD who brings blessings and love wouldn't approve? Look if you need to, ask him to convert to Judaism but don't ever stop loving her."
"Thank you Dr. Crane," Abrham said, "You've given me a lot to think about"
((Seven weeks later))
"Roz who's our next caller?"
"We actually have a repeat caller," Roz said, "Abrahm from New York."
Fraiser pressed the button.
"Go ahead Abrahm," he said, "I'm listening."
"I'm calling to say thank you Dr. Crane," Abrahm said, "I sat down and had a heart to heart with my daughter. I saw her point of view and she saw mine. She's still seeing that man but my daughter is important to me and I love her. I don't want to lose her like you lost your son."
"Well that's wonderful Abrham," Frasier said, "I couldn't be happier."
"Me too," Abrham said.
Frasier hated giving harsh words to his listeners but sometimes it had to be done.
